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Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 03:37 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I just wanted to say I will be posting an initial...

I just wanted to say I will be posting an initial impression ASAP. I just need to get my photos loaded to photobucket off my phone first.

But, so far so good. The tldr version is "I've had fun...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-13, 05:14 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I remember mine, too - a blue bike with yellow...

I remember mine, too - a blue bike with yellow mag wheels. I can't remember if it was a Schwinn or a Diamondback or what but I rode that thing everywhere! The BMX bike my son talks about is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-13, 05:00 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I'm not familiar with the carbon bike but if it...

I'm not familiar with the carbon bike but if it has the same geometry as the Ti bike then I recommend going to try the Fuji Altimara to figure out which size is right. But, the carbon might be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 07:50 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Good tips. And I totally have a spreadsheet set...

Good tips. And I totally have a spreadsheet set up to document fit, etc.

As for kids and bikes. My son has a weekly writing assignment. He can write about anything but he has to write a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 07:28 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Well, thank you, that's a nice thing to say! ...

Well, thank you, that's a nice thing to say!

I can't wait to get into long rides.

My bike comes tomorrow! And then I get to spend a day or so putting it together and getting it tweaked! ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 05:45 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Ah, yes, that kind of work I would either bring...

Ah, yes, that kind of work I would either bring to a bike shop or to my friend Denton, who builds up his own motorcycles and who is the guy who taught me how to change the suspension on my minivan. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 05:42 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Thanks...and thank you for your help. This has...

Thanks...and thank you for your help. This has been a very informative process.

I'm going to update this thread with my initial impressions and then later after I've had a chance to ride it some,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 09:39 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

It's already on its way, but I would doubt they'd...

It's already on its way, but I would doubt they'd substitute the fork in any way. It looks like there's a 1.5-2 inch space between the tube and the bars. I was already wondering if I should take the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 09:01 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Hi bikebreak, I did get the larger one! I...

Hi bikebreak,

I did get the larger one! I got the 51. The standover height of it is actually a tad lower than the Fuji I tried and I could standover that just fine. So, I should be good.

I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-13, 02:05 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Thanks for the tip. I've run through Ansley and...

Thanks for the tip. I've run through Ansley and Sherwood during marathon training so I am not confused by the area (despite the weird roads). I'll give myself plenty of time and truck over there...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-13, 11:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,758
Posted By Sabby

I am assuming talent, in this context, is a...

I am assuming talent, in this context, is a particular set of superior physical genetics.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-13, 11:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,758
Posted By Sabby

Exactly. My husband is a professor of exercise...

Exactly. My husband is a professor of exercise physiology. According to him two people can have the same stature, the same muscle mass, the same training, the same mental fortitude but one of them...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-13, 11:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,758
Posted By Sabby

I would say that athletic people do become good...

I would say that athletic people do become good cyclists. Maybe not the best. Maybe not even truly competitive. But I've never known an athletic person who wasn't able to become reasonably good at...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 03:10 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I would have to agree with you completely here.

I would have to agree with you completely here.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 02:59 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Oh fantastic! I actually live in Candler Park,...

Oh fantastic! I actually live in Candler Park, so I know where you're talking about. Thanks for suggesting it!

Only, is there a road bike friendly route through Piedmont Park to Ansley?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 02:57 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Well, considering I'm a liberal I won't comment. ...

Well, considering I'm a liberal I won't comment. Not that I have completely different opinions than what you've posted, in fact some are similar...but I'd prefer not to get into the details of mine...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 02:55 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I love how you do that with the photos. Glad...

I love how you do that with the photos.

Glad for more confirmation!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 02:12 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

So, the salesperson at BD has been a bit robotic...

So, the salesperson at BD has been a bit robotic about sizing. When I sent my measurements a guy named Chris (perfectly responsive and polite) recommended a 48. After telling him that felt I might...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 02:09 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I don't have such a pessimistic view, I suppose. ...

I don't have such a pessimistic view, I suppose. Probably because my experience has been pretty positive.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 01:40 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Oh, nice to know, thanks! If anything I may need...

Oh, nice to know, thanks! If anything I may need to shorten the reach on it, though it may be fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 01:24 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Ha, I sort of glossed over that when I read it,...

Ha, I sort of glossed over that when I read it, thinking I'd look into the numbers later.

So, the Moto has a 100mm stem and is 5mm shorter top tube, so is 15mm shorter reach than the Altamira,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 01:05 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Yay! Yes, I was thinking if the stem on...

Yay!

Yes, I was thinking if the stem on the Moto is too long and flipping it doesn't help then I will just replace it. I'm not afraid to put it on my bike stand and fiddle.

BTW - that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 12:41 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

OK, I rode the Altamira and it felt pretty good. ...

OK, I rode the Altamira and it felt pretty good. Maybe a touch long, but the stem on it was 110mm. The standover height was perfect. It seemed to be an inch from the lady parts.

Here's a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 12:16 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Be a statistician! I can honestly say I've had...

Be a statistician! I can honestly say I've had no problems climbing the ladder and I've never been unemployed. To be American and a statistician is a rare joint probability so you become a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 12:14 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Hi K, So, in my sock feet it's 30 inches...

Hi K,

So, in my sock feet it's 30 inches from floor to crotch, without putting pressure on the crotch.

As for my heavy bias towards Ti...I'm not sure why I have it. I remember when I was in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 10:02 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Hey Matt, yes, if you have a side view pic do...

Hey Matt, yes, if you have a side view pic do post it!

OK, I really am off to the shop now!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

OK, I'm heading out to Performance Bike to try...

OK, I'm heading out to Performance Bike to try that Altamira. I may not be able to photograph it or video it, but I'll try.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 09:53 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I work with a lot of Chinese, both nationals and...

I work with a lot of Chinese, both nationals and naturalized citizens. It's a terrible stereotype but I've noticed it's definitely true there's a quality of intellectual meekness and an...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 09:22 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I've actually thought of this as some sort of...

I've actually thought of this as some sort of energy transfer cycle before.

Thing is, with China, they won't be paying their labor better anytime soon due to their lack of human rights. They're...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 09:06 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Of course China is emergent but Africa is...

Of course China is emergent but Africa is bleeding it's science and math people constantly. They go to the UK or the US or China for jobs. If various African nations can get their act together...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I have to say it's great being a statistician. I...

I have to say it's great being a statistician. I taught at Emory U for a couple of years. My husband is a tenure track professor there in a different field. He's very stressed about funding and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 08:04 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Awesome! And more evidence to show my son that...

Awesome! And more evidence to show my son that you can't go wrong getting some sort of math degree.

OK, I'll stop posting about this for now. I'll come back after I've had a chance to ride the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 07:40 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

OK, so I am totally down with the angle changing...

OK, so I am totally down with the angle changing the effective length of the stem. Overall, any angle will decrease the pure effective length, but I can imagine that a positive angle vs a negative...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 07:32 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

OK, good to know. I emailed BD about the stem...

OK, good to know. I emailed BD about the stem length. I'll bring a tape measure to measure the Altamira.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 07:19 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

OK, will do. The Moto stem is "Ritchey PRO...

OK, will do.

The Moto stem is "Ritchey PRO Aluminum 1.125 inch steerer, 31.8 clamp." Is that a short stem? I'm not sure what to make of 1.125 inches and 31.8mm - add them together or even if...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 06:44 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Ok, so, we all know I really like that Moto...

Ok, so, we all know I really like that Moto because it's Ti. I'm probably not going to be able to shake that bias. So, my plan is to figure out if I feel like I can ride the Moto comfortably.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 05:37 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Hey Robert, I apologize for causing confusion. ...

Hey Robert, I apologize for causing confusion. The Synapse 51 was more than fine for standover height. It was the CAAD 54 that pressed hard against the crotch.

As for the Moto, assuming they...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-13, 05:18 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I will. I am specifically looking for a bike...

I will. I am specifically looking for a bike that has similar geometry to the Moto to see if I will like it. The 48cm is listed as 28.7 (I can only assume they mean inches, though everything else...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-13, 03:29 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Hey guys! So, I wanted to put them on a...

Hey guys!

So, I wanted to put them on a trainer but REI wouldn't do that. They would only let me take them for a spin, so I had my husband video and I did my best to provide some angles.

Both...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-13, 09:42 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Novarro Carema (oh, the seat was too low but I...

Novarro Carema (oh, the seat was too low but I didn't feel like bringing in back in)

313531

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVUhCP2Utlg&feature=youtu.be
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-13, 09:41 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

OK, first, Synapse. 313530 (and, geez,...

OK, first, Synapse.

313530

(and, geez, I still look puffy from those meds. Oh well, it should eventually go away, though the real me is still on the thick side. Also, I had full-on cankles...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-13, 09:29 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Hey, guys, thanks for the votes of confidence the...

Hey, guys, thanks for the votes of confidence the past couple days. I got back to the States yesterday around 6:30am after a 16 hour flight (and a 2 hour one before that) and had a full day before...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 03:42 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I'm actually a statistician so my mathiness will...

I'm actually a statistician so my mathiness will be a little different than yours. Making that matrix is second nature to me.

I think what is important in the next few days is to try the Roubaix...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 03:35 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I'm actually from Lutcher, if you know where that...

I'm actually from Lutcher, if you know where that is on I-10 on your way to Baton Rouge. I'm from the River Parishes. But my husband is from Lafayette.

I'm gonna end up calling it ROObeh, I know...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 03:32 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Hey, guy, I apologize for the lack of response. ...

Hey, guy, I apologize for the lack of response. The last two work days have been very intense. Working until 8-9pm and then going home and staying up long enough to shower and call the family back...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-13, 12:31 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I understand what you're saying. And it makes...

I understand what you're saying. And it makes sense, since the tube is sloped.

I had emailed Moto to get the top tube length (because I am an idiot and didn't noticed it on the chart when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-13, 12:28 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Based on my shoe size I need a 52! :D The...

Based on my shoe size I need a 52! :D

The conversation between the two of you is extremely informative to me. The main lesson it teaches me is to not be beholden to the sizing convention of any...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-13, 12:22 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

Wow, thanks for all this education! What I will...

Wow, thanks for all this education! What I will make a point to consider is:

(1) How it feels
(2) If I like size # then I will look at the geometry and use it as a basis for figuring out the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 12:42 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

I'll bring my husband and have him video it. I'm...

I'll bring my husband and have him video it. I'm still out of the country so I will try to go this weekend. I get back early Saturday morning.

The bike shop up the street sells only Specialized....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 12:41 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,108
Posted By Sabby

To add evidence to this Matt says he's 5'9" and...

To add evidence to this Matt says he's 5'9" and has the 51. It makes me think you're right...that perhaps the sizing is misleading.
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